drmal Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 After almost 2 years, I returned, and found my favourite seafood-accompanying Thai beer - Chang is now lowered to 4.8% abv from 5%. I remember it was more than 6% long ago. It was already tasting watered down even at 5%, but now it's even lower. So having Sing Beer nowadays. Any thoughts on why it was lowered? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 just talking to a aussie tonight about this..he said its a crapshoot--some are lower--some are higher---just drink more i suppose! im a sangsom guy myself --always one beat! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mac Mickmanus Posted May 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2022 Tappers 6.4 % 53 Baht from 7/11 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post freedomnow Posted May 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2022 Why did they stop Chang Export...far better than Chang IMO...better than the lot of the domestic beers...crazy. 5 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JeffersLos Posted May 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2022 44 minutes ago, freedomnow said: Why did they stop Chang Export It was exported. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 1 hour ago, freedomnow said: Why did they stop Chang Export...far better than Chang IMO...better than the lot of the domestic beers...crazy. Because they began to regulate normal Chang beers and so Chang Export wasn't needed . Previously the alcohol content of Chang beer was unregulated and the alcohol content varied and so they couldn't export the beer . They then invented Chang export which had a precise alcohol content and could be exported 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jerno Posted May 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2022 Why? Very simple....it's more profitable for the brewery. Nothing more. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gottfrid Posted May 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2022 I can see the percent hunters are out again. Not happy with Chang, why not drink Lao Khao? I mean, if the percent makes it taste better, that must be heaven for a percent hunter. 6 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mac Mickmanus Posted May 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2022 15 minutes ago, Gottfrid said: I can see the percent hunters are out again. Not happy with Chang, why not drink Lao Khao? I mean, if the percent makes it taste better, that must be heaven for a percent hunter. Do you put ice cubes into your small bottle of Leo light ? 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorTom Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 6 hours ago, drmal said: Any thoughts on why it was lowered? Tax. Its cheaper. Look at how much cheaper Mybeer or Archa can sell at 4,5% Did they also lower the price on Chang? or only the content? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IAMHERE Posted May 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2022 Why? Very simple....it's Taxed on amount of alcohol, less alcohol less tax per bottle, price per bottle is less. Nothing more. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsari Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Can still create a wobbly boot after a few 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 20 minutes ago, IAMHERE said: Why? Very simple....it's Taxed on amount of alcohol, less alcohol less tax per bottle, price per bottle is less. Nothing more. That is the case in other countries but not so in Thailand - or it didn't used to be. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 7 hours ago, drmal said: Any thoughts on why it was lowered? Watered down as you say means more quantity, therefore more profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Since I only drink MY beer at 4.5% - and still add some ice or lime - I'm ok with a drop in alcohol levels. UK beer normally is only 4%. Anything over 4-4.5% to me takes like it has the consistency of syrup ! I hope poster is not the wasted guy I saw sitting outside the 7/11 the other day with a 'special brew' strength tin in his hand. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said: Tappers 6.4 % 53 Baht from 7/11 My Tappers says 6.5 and is Bht 51 in Lotus's Chang Cold Brew is 4.8, Felsenbrau is 5. Edited May 7, 2022 by KannikaP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kenneth White Posted May 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2022 Its good to see there are some beer connoisseurs here in Thailand. ;-) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Just go to Leo Number 8 - 5.1% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andycoops Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 It was done to lower the tax, as alcohol is taxed by the percentage of alcohol content, the higher the content the more tax applied, Lao Khao excepted. It also therefore keeps the retail price lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 (edited) 4.8% seems to be popular, maybe it's a tax threshold, perhaps for exporting. I drink Tapper 6.5% at home, about 545 baht for 12 at Makro and BigC, Singh in bars Edited May 7, 2022 by scubascuba3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 9 hours ago, drmal said: Any thoughts on why it was lowered? Tax thresholds tied to ABV, while trying to maintain price/ml. Same-same for sugar tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rak sa_ngop Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 9 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said: Tappers 6.4 % 53 Baht from 7/11 Get your facts straight. Tapper beer is 6.5% Only 51 baht a large can if you buy from Tops, Foodland etc. The best Thai beer for taste and value in Thailand IMO. I wonder how long they will be able to maintain the current price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyExpat57 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Why? It's ALWAYS about the ฿฿฿฿฿฿฿. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 10 hours ago, drmal said: Any thoughts on why it was lowered? Less alcohol duty to pay, increasing profit for the brewers?????? 10 hours ago, drmal said: I remember it was more than 6% long ago. Yes indeed, when I retired to live in Thailand 22 years ago bottled Beer Chang was 6.4% but sometimes exceeded this (as I well remember!!) Quote from Goggle: "The original version of Chang is an amber coloured lager beer made from malt, rice, hops, water and yeast. The combination of rice used in the brewing process and the stronger than average 6.4% alcohol content by volume can catch out unwitting tourists" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Reported post removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
userabcd Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Wow 4.8, that is powerful stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulhamster Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Kenneth White said: Its good to see there are some beer connoisseurs here in Thailand. ???? Very little beer in Thailand, lots of lager 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimn Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 2 hours ago, KannikaP said: My Tappers says 6.5 and is Bht 51 in Lotus's Chang Cold Brew is 4.8, Felsenbrau is 5. Its Federbrau and its 4.8%. As far as I know you cant get Felsenbrau in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 1 hour ago, mtls2005 said: Tax thresholds tied to ABV, while trying to maintain price/ml. Same-same for sugar tax. Good point less alcohol less sugar needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamfalang Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 I haven't drunk anything under 4.9% in over 45-years. I don't trust elephants. 711 needs 7.11% case of 100 so I only have to visit once a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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